12.30.2013

Best of 2013

Hello!I hope you are having a fantastic holiday. Ours has been busy, and I finally undecked my halls yesterday, so I'm feeling a little more in control of my house again. ;-) I'm itching to get back to business around here, and even have a gallon of paint ready to paint my son's scary teen bedroom.I started off the year with some organizing goodness, when the urge to organize is at its peak. I tackled my office and shared my craft closet. I'm happy to say, it's still organized! I'm finding that if I go through the organizing process in a methodical way (ala A Bowl Full of Lemons), it seems to stick.

I quit my job this year (best. decision. ever.) and started taking on client projects. My friend's builder grade kitchen redo is one of my faves.

I tackled my pantry this year too - I swear, organized spaces make me feel lighter.

I stained my front doors as part of my Stain Without Pain mission. Talk about a huge bang for your buck! Love them!

And then there is my biggest (and longest) DIY project ever - our stone fireplace. An epic journey, but totally worth it now that it's finally done.

I love that blogging gives me a record of actually getting some things done around here. Sometimes it definitely doesn't feel that way!Did you have a productive year this year? What are you going to tackle in 2014?

My name is Jenny, and I'm a recent corporate drop-out, mother of three, rookie photographer and marathon runner, married 19 years to a man with a big heart and an old soul.
My family is my passion, and I feel blessed that I am able to make our house a home.